Archived Storm Damage Blog Posts
Fire Hazards During Severe Thunderstorms
5/3/2023 (Permalink)
Severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence during the spring and summer months and can bring with them a number of fire hazards. Lightning strikes, strong winds, and heavy rain can all increase the risk of fires, both indoors and outdoors.
One of the biggest hazards during severe thunderstorms is lightning strikes. Lightning can strike trees, buildings, and other structures, causing fires. It's important to ensure that trees are trimmed back away from your home, and that your roof and gutters are in good condition.
Strong winds during severe thunderstorms can also cause fires. High winds can knock down power lines and cause them to spark, leading to fires. It's important to stay away from downed power lines and report them to your power company immediately. You should also ensure that your home's electrical system is in good condition, with no frayed wires or overloaded circuits.
Heavy rain can also pose a fire hazard during severe thunderstorms. If water gets into electrical outlets or appliances, it can cause a short circuit and spark a fire. Ensure that all electrical outlets and appliances are kept away from water, and that any electrical cords are in good condition.
It's important to take necessary precautions during severe thunderstorms to prevent fires. Ensure that you have working smoke detectors installed throughout your home and test them regularly. If you experience a fire during a severe thunderstorm, call 911 immediately and evacuate your home. Stay away from the fire and wait for the fire department to arrive.
By being aware of fire hazards during severe thunderstorms and taking necessary precautions, you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Lightning Safety Tips
2/11/2022 (Permalink)
Lightning: What You Need to Know
- NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!!
- If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.
- When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with windows up.
- Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder.
Indoor Lightning Safety
- Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity.
- Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.
- Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
- Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.
Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction Tips
If you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk:
- Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges or peaks
- Never lie flat on the ground
- Never shelter under an isolated tree
- Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter
- Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water
- Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.)
Thank you to Weather.gov for providing the above information for us to share with our audience!
When Do Tornadoes Happen?
2/10/2022 (Permalink)
Did you know that tornadoes can happen any time of year? While tornadoes occur most often in the spring and summer months, they can occur at any time of year. They are most likely to occur between 3PM and 9PM, but they can happen at all hours of the day and night.
Tornado season usually refers to the time of year the U.S. sees the most tornadoes. The peak “tornado season” for the southern Plains is from May into early June. On the Gulf coast, it is earlier in the spring. In the northern Plains and upper Midwest, tornado season is in June or July. But, don’t forget that tornadoes can happen at any time of year.
Thank you to FEMA & the NOAA NSSL for providing the above information for us to share with our customers.
If a storm comes through and causes damage to your home or business, you can trust us to take care of you and make it "Like it never even happened."
What is a tornado?
10/5/2021 (Permalink)
You probably know what a tornado is, but do you know the technical definition? According to Weather.gov, a tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.
If your home or business is damaged by a tornado, we are here to help 24/7/355.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Receiving Weather Alerts
9/14/2021 (Permalink)
Receiving timely information about weather conditions or other emergency events can make all the difference in knowing when to take action to be safe. You want to make sure that you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several different technologies no matter where you are–at home, at school, at work, or in the community.
As an individual, here are a few ways that you can make sure that you are prepared to receive alerts!
Confirm your mobile device can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Sign up for text and/or email alerts from your local jurisdiction.
Consider purchasing a NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards.
Sign up for listservs and alerts for the workplace, schools, houses of worship, or other community organizations you’ll want to hear from in an emergency.
Download relevant hazard alerts and warnings apps.
Create a list of all the alert systems available to you, and make sure everyone in the household receives the alerts as part of your household communication system.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
National Preparedness Month 2021
9/1/2021 (Permalink)
It's September 1st and that means it is also the very first day of National Preparedness Month 2021. Woohoo!
You might be wondering, "What is National Preparedness Month?" National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The 2021 theme is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.”
Follow along on our blog & our social media each week this month so you don't miss out.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
NPM 2021: Week One "Make a Plan"
9/1/2021 (Permalink)
The theme for first week of National Preparedness Month 2021 is "Make a plan." The point of this week is to talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the Coronavirus.
Ready.gov has an entire page on their website dedicated to making a plan for your family filled with valuable content & resources. Let's go through the steps that they share for each of us to consider.
Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan.
Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household.
- As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs like operating medical equipment.
Step 3: Fill out a family emergency plan.
- Download the PDF from Ready.gov to use (or to base your own from) by clicking here.
Step 4: Practice your plan with your entire household & family.
- Practice makes perfect! Make sure each member of the household knows & understands the plan.
We hope this helped! Be sure to check out Ready.gov for additional resources for making a plan.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Emergency Car Kit: Winter Weather Edition
2/10/2021 (Permalink)
We may not usually get harsh winter weather here in Alabama, but that doesn't mean we won't share how YOU can be prepared as you travel during the winter months.
In today's blog, we wanted to encourage you all to create a winter weather emergency kit for your car. We're sharing tips from our friends over at Ready.gov. So, what should you include in your emergency car kit during the colder months?
- Include jumper cables, sand (or kitty litter), a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, bottled water and non-perishable snacks. You should also consider keeping reflective triangles or flares. Make sure you have an ice scraper! You'll also want to consider having a car charger for your cell phone and a paper map of the area (should that phone die or you find yourself in an area without cell service).
- Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities. For those who can afford it, making essential purchases and slowly building up supplies in advance will allow for longer time periods between shopping trips. This helps to protect those who are unable to procure essentials in advance of the pandemic and must shop more frequently. In addition, consider avoiding WIC-labeled products so that those who rely on these products can access them.
- Being prepared allows you to avoid unnecessary excursions and to address minor medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals.
- You might be asking yourself, "Why sand or kitty litter?" This is to ensure that you have a way to get better tire traction should you find yourself stranded in icy conditions.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Watch versus Warning?: Freeze Edition
2/10/2021 (Permalink)
We don't deal with freeze watches or freeze warnings in Alabama very often, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be familiar with the terms to make sure that you and your loved ones are safe when the temperature does drop. In today's blog, we wanted to cover the difference between a Freeze Watch versus a Freeze Warning. As a bonus, we'll also be covering what a frost advisory is. A huge thanks goes to the National Weather Service for providing such easy to understand explanations for us to share with our customers. So, what's the difference?
- Hard Freeze Warning: Take Action! NWS issues a hard freeze warning when temperatures are expected to drop below 28°F for an extended period of time, killing most types of commercial crops and residential plants.
- Freeze Warning: Take Action! When temperatures are forecasted to go below 32°F for a long period of time, NWS issues a freeze warning. This temperature threshold kills some types of commercial crops and residential plants.
- Freeze Watch: Be Prepared: NWS issues a freeze watch when there is a potential for significant, widespread freezing temperatures within the next 24-36 hours. A freeze watch is issued in the autumn until the end of the growing season and in the spring at the start of the growing season.
- Frost Advisory: Be Aware: A frost advisory means areas of frost are expected or occurring, posing a threat to sensitive vegetation.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
NPM Week 4: Teach Youth About Preparedness
9/25/2020 (Permalink)
It's the fourth and final week of National Preparedness Month. We hope that you have enjoyed reading this series as much as we enjoyed being able to share these tips with you! If you've missed the other blog posts in this series, be sure to check out our blog to see what you've missed.
This week's topic is to teach youth about preparedness. Thank you as always to our friends at Ready.gov for compiling these awesome resources for us to share!
There is a website just for kids called Ready Kids that you can visit with your loved ones. This website has resources for kids, teens, families, and educators so you can find exactly what you need. The best part is that there are interactive games for your child to be able to play as they learn!
Disasters happen everywhere, and every member of the family can prepare. Preparedness for the future starts today. Make sure that our youth is prepared today.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
NPM Week 3: Prepare for Disasters
9/15/2020 (Permalink)
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) and we're sharing resources from our friends at Ready.gov all month long.
It is Week #3! The topic for this week to prepare for disasters.
This week's advice will depend on where you live. The most important piece of advice this week is to sign up for emergency alerts. You'll want to make sure that you will be notified when a disaster is going to impact your local community. Click here to check out multiple ways you can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).
We're also including four different disasters you can prepare for depending on your area. Let's get started.
- If you live in an area that is prone to earthquakes, consider making improvements to your building to fix structural issues that could cause your building to collapse during an earthquake.
- If you live in an area prone to wildfires, create a defensive space around your home by clearing debris or articles that could easily fuel the flames.
- If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, install shutters for all your windows.
- If your area is prone to flooding, keep important documents in a waterproof container. Also, protect your property by purchasing flood insurance.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Maintaining An Emergency Kit
9/10/2020 (Permalink)
This week on the blog, we've talked all about building your emergency kit to be prepared for when disaster strikes. Part of building an emergency kit is committing to maintaining it as needed. Let's talk about how you can maintain your kit.
After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed:
- Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.
- Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
- Replace expired items as needed.
- Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Did You Know: Hurricane Season Edition
9/10/2020 (Permalink)
Did you know that hurricane season is different depending on where you're located? Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage because of storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. (Source)
Check out the list below of regions and see what dates your hurricane season is.
- Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season: May 15-November 30.
- Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30.
- Central Pacific Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Where Should I Put My Emergency Kit?
9/8/2020 (Permalink)
This week's topic for National Preparedness Month was to build a kit... but where should you put your emergency disaster kit? The answer is that you should ideally have more than one.
Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and cars.
- Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.
- Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.
- Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Hurricane Season 2020
6/22/2020 (Permalink)
Preparing for disaster can feel overwhelming, but we're here to share three steps you can take TODAY to be better prepared for this year's hurricane season. These three tips were originally shared by our friends at NOAA, but we're happy to be able to share them with you right here on our blog.
1) Make a list of supplies for your hurricane kit. This is where you can see what you already have around the house or what you may need to restock over the next few weeks.
2) Organize important documents and confirm insurance coverage with your insurance agency.
3) Determine if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. Make a plan of action with multiple options.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Tornado Watch Vs. Warning
6/20/2020 (Permalink)
Our friends over at National Weather Service (NWS) have put together a great summary of the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning. It is important to know the difference. So, what is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service?
Tornado Watch: Be Prepared! Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans and check supplies and your safe room. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps to save lives! Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states.
Tornado Warning: Take Action! A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is imminent danger to life and property. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Warnings are issued by your local forecast office. Warnings typically encompass a much smaller area (around the size of a city or small county) that may be impacted by a tornado identified by a forecaster on radar or by a trained spotter/law enforcement who is watching the storm.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
When Storms Strike Schools
2/18/2020 (Permalink)
When a storm hits and flooding starts, your contents are at risk. Let's stop and consider how many different items are in a school. There are desks, books, papers, and the list can go on and on. We have a large number of ways to handle your content restoration because we strongly believe in the "Restore > Replace" mentality.
We have even been invited back by schools where we made it "Like it never even happened," to participate in their homecoming parade! We live and work here in your community too.
If you find your local school being impacted by storm damage, trust the professionals to handle your contents well.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Who Do I Call First?
2/18/2020 (Permalink)
We've written blogs in the past, but it never hurts to have a reminder! We want to remind you that we're the number to call when your home or business is affected by flooding from storm damage.
Go ahead and add us to your contact list as "SERVPRO of PET." You can reach us at (334) 298-8252.
Now... what do you do when your home has been affected?
First, you'll call your insurance agent.
Second, be careful entering your home. Water damage can damage the structure of your home (sometimes beyond what the eyes can see) and we want to make sure that you are safe.
Third, document everything. Take photos on your cell phone of everything that is going on.
Fourth, don't use any appliances in the affected areas. It helps to keep power turned off to those areas of your home until an inspection can be done to ensure it is safe first.
Last but not least, give us a call and we'll be there to help!
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
What is Flash Flooding?
7/12/2019 (Permalink)
There are many types of flooding that can cause damage to your home & your community. When you think of summer, we often think of water, whether that is a day at the lake, pool, or just some old-fashioned fun with a garden hose in the backyard. But, summer also can bring storms. One of the most common types of flooding is flash flooding, but what does that really mean?
We're sharing the definition straight from the National Weather Service today.
Flash Flooding
Flash floods are exactly what the name suggests: floods that happen in a flash! Flash floods generally develop within 6 hours of the immediate cause. Causes of flash flooding include heavy rain, ice or debris jams, and levee or dam failure.
There are many reasons that flash floods occur, but one of the most common is the result of copious amounts of rainfall from thunderstorms that cause flash flooding.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
The Process Behind Storm Teams & Travel
6/24/2019 (Permalink)
When a natural disaster strikes and a local SERVPRO needs to call in backup from other franchises, they can contact their local storm team. The storm teams are spread out and sectioned off by the region (ours is Team Wilson in Birmingham, Alabama). We wanted to explain the process behind storm teams and how it works!
Once the storm team has been contacted, they send out an email and ask who wants to travel. When it is time to travel, the storm teams will send franchises to specific zip codes to handle the work there. This is great because it keeps that franchise focused on that territory and they can respond to that territory quicker by already being in vicinity.
All billing and estimates run through the storm teams, as well as all jobs being dispatched by the storm teams. This helps with the consistency of the jobs and keeps all of our franchises working in the same direction!
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Equipment for Any Size Disaster
6/22/2019 (Permalink)
At our office and warehouse in Smiths Station, Alabama, we have over THREE HUNDRED air movers and over ONE HUNDRED dehumidifiers. That's a lot of equipment, right? Occasionally, the job requires more than this and that is when it is great to be a part of the SERVPRO family. Less than two hours away, we have access to four tractor trailer loads of air movers and dehumidifiers ready to mobilize. If the you need us, we are ready regardless of the size of the disaster. We have utilized the tractor trailers several times in our territory. If your home or business is impacted by storm damage, then you know who to call.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Call the Professionals
5/30/2019 (Permalink)
Damage caused to your home by a storm can be big or small. No matter the size of your disaster, we have extensive water damage and storm restoration training that allows us to get your home back to normal quickly. You can depend on an immediate response from our highly trained technicians, who are available 24 hours, seven days a week. Storm restoration is the cornerstone of our business so you can bet that we can restore your home to pre-storm condition quickly.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Let's Talk Storms.
10/31/2018 (Permalink)
We have been busy, busy, busy with this hurricane season. We are actually still in Panama City, Florida at the time of writing this.
We've been sharing a lot of photos on our social media so use the links in the right hand corner of this screen and follow us to stay updated.
Storms are devastating but they also can bring communities together. We have seen that happen time and time again. It is absolutely beautiful to watch everyone come together to help each other and we are so thankful that we get to be apart of that! We come from an outside community and jump right in to help others and work with SERVPRO's from across the country who do the same thing. That is amazing. Our employees have worked SO hard and we can't say "thank you" enough to them. We are so proud to be able to work with you guys every day and to have employees that care so much about our customers. Thank you guys for all you do for us and for our customers.
Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
9/14/2018 (Permalink)
We've already shared that September is National Preparedness Month and we're already well into the second week.
We wanted to make sure that we took time to dedicate a whole blog post to this year's theme: "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How." It is so fitting for us to share and is at the core of our business. We want to help you prepare, which is why we are sharing tips on our blog and our social media (click those icons in the top right corner of your screen if you aren't following us already).
The Ready Campaign said it best when they mentioned this on their website, "Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas.
The devastating hurricanes and wildfires of 2017 reminded the nation of the importance of preparing for disasters. Often, we will be the first ones in our communities to take action after a disaster strikes and before first responders arrive, so it is important to prepare in advance to help yourself and your community."
Disasters don't plan ahead but YOU can. How are you getting prepared this month? Let us know!
Flooding Tips
7/19/2018 (Permalink)
Alabama storms can be a leading cause of flooding, especially during the summer months with all of the summer storms that come through. We wanted to share a couple of tips about what to do and what not to do after your home or business is affected by flooding.
What To Do After Flooding
- Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
- Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
- Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
- Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
- Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
- Gather loose items from floors.
What NOT To Do After Flooding
- Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
- Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
- Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
- Don't use television or other household appliances.
- Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
Your Home's Contents
5/3/2018 (Permalink)
As a leader in storm and water damage restoration, SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee has the specialized training and expertise to restore your home back to its pre-storm condition. Our restoration process puts an emphasis on scientific drying techniques, progress monitoring and documentation.
This means that our employees are highly trained on getting your home back to normal and most importantly, caring for your belongings. We understand that your home is more than a structure; your family’s furniture, clothing, keepsakes, and other belongings help transform a house into a home. Our "Restore > Replace" mentality means that we work our hardest to save your belongings.
When your home is struck by a storm, we know and understand the stress that goes along with that. From our contents restoration, to our organized move-outs, to our contents claim inventory service- we do our best to help you feel a little less overwhelmed.
We're here to take your call 24/7.
Storming and Your Local School
5/2/2018 (Permalink)
Nearby and ready to help!
When a storm hits and flooding starts, your contents are at risk. When you sit down and think about how many different contents are in a school between the desks and the books and the list goes on- it really starts to add up. We have quite the number of ways to handle your content restoration because we strongly believe in our "Restore > Replace" mentality.
We utilize several methods of cleaning your contents, including:
- Dry Cleaning - Used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean prior to cleaning.
- Wet Cleaning - An effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues.
- Spray and Wipe -Effective for items that can’t withstand cleaning.
- Foam Cleaning - Used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if cleaned.
- Abrasive Cleaning - Involves agitation of the surface being cleaned.
- Immersion Cleaning - Contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product.
So now you know a little bit more about how we can clean your contents (for your home or business of any kind). If you find your school being affected by storm damage, trust the professionals to handle your contents well. Give us a call at (334) 298-8252.
Your Emergency Supply Kit
5/1/2018 (Permalink)
Basic Disaster Supply Kit should consist of:
- Water (one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation)
- Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
- Flashlight (don't forget the extra batteries)
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities (or any other need that may arise)
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone (Don't forget your charger!)
Thanks to Ready.gov for compiling this list for others, like us, to share! Sometimes it can be easy to forget what we would really need during an emergency situation so having a list like this can be crucial to make setting up your emergency supply kit easier. Storms can hit any time so be prepared. Don't forget to write our number down or save it in your phone so you can have it close by when disaster strikes. We're here for you 24/7. You can download the PDF version here if you're interested.
Moving Water
4/4/2018 (Permalink)
Spring rains bring flash flooding. We shared on our social media recently a great photo that shows you how much water it takes to move a standing vehicle.
For a small car, it'll take about 12 inches of water. For a larger vehicle, that moves up to about 18 inches. That means that for the average vehicle, you're in danger at 12 inches of water. We thought this was a safety tip worth noting on our blog with April showers happening all month long. We want to make sure all of our followers are safe and aware of their surroundings during these storms, big or small.
Stay out of your car and find a safe area inside your home or the nearest building. Make sure you have a plan so you can think on your feet when you find yourself in this situation.
Are you following us on social media yet? Scroll to the top of this page and click our links to take you straight there! Have a great week.
Snow Storm in the South
1/19/2018 (Permalink)
Dottie enjoying the snow!
When we get snow in the South, towns shut down and a lot of people are put in danger due to poor road conditions. We wanted to remind everybody that if your home or business was affected by this recent snow storm in our area, please call us at any time. We are here to help. We hope that all of our local communities are out there staying warm and everybody got to enjoy the snow while they could. You can see from the image on this post that one of our office pups was really enjoying it so we had to make her model to post the image to our social media!
We'd love to see your snow day photos so tag us on social media and let us see them! We hope everybody is having a great day.
2017: Our Storm Travels in Review
12/19/2017 (Permalink)
All of our guys heading down to Florida after Hurricane Irma!
This year we got to travel a lot. Unfortunately, it was because our nation was hit with quite a few disasters along the way. Hurricane season was rough- especially for Texas and Florida. We are so lucky to have gotten to go and serve those communities as if they were our own.
As we reflect back on our 2017 year as a business, this is something that we felt was worth noting. You can see our previous blogs about these storms but we just wanted to write one more as the year is coming to an end. THANK YOU Texas and Florida for allowing us to do our part after your disasters. We hope that as 2017 is ending and 2018 is beginning, those affected by these storms will continue to find comfort and continue to get back to normal. We know that dealing with a disaster is never easy and especially at that volume but SERVPRO is so proud to get to be involved and help you get back to pre-storm condition.
Here to Help
9/18/2017 (Permalink)
#TexasStrong
Recently, we got back to Alabama from our time spent in Texas helping out with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. We then turned our crew right back out and they are now in Florida helping out with the Hurricane Irma aftermath. We are so blessed to be able to send our crews out to help communities that we normally aren't able to. SERVPRO truly is a family (of 1,700+ and growing) and we are so grateful to be a part of it and to have a crew that is always willing to get out there and give it their all for others. We want to leave you with a great quote, "We can't help everyone but everyone can help someone." So thank you, America, for letting us help you.
Hurricane Harvey
8/30/2017 (Permalink)
And we're off!
This morning, we sent off our crew as they head to Texas to begin helping with the absolute devastation that these victims have experienced. We are so lucky that we can have a direct hand in helping these victims. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you. Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, we are prepared for the unpredictable. Our thoughts and prayers are with ALL those who are being affected by this storm- and it isn't over yet. As it continues it's path now as a Tropical Storm, continue to keep people in your thoughts and prayers. Please join us in praying for safe travels for our team and ALL the SERVPRO teams coming from all over to help. We look forward to writing an updated blog once our crew is back.
Unexpected Disasters
7/20/2017 (Permalink)
Disasters are never expected but storm damage can be especially surprising. When a storm hits your Phenix City, Eufaula or Tuskegee home- trust the professionals.
We'd love to share what one storm damage customer Agnes shared about us- "I am very pleased and they did a wonderful job. I couldn't have worked with a better company. I loved them all and they were all so nice."
We truly love hearing feedback from our customers and would love to hear what you have to say about your experience with us so that we can share it on our webpage for new customers to see. We’re dedicated to responding immediately to water and storm damage emergencies. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Importance of Insurance
5/9/2017 (Permalink)
Let us help you today.
We know that making ends meet can be a monthly struggle for a lot of people out there. We are all looking for ways to cut our monthly spending so that we can save money. We wanted to write a blog to remind you that homeowners insurance is important and is something that should stay in your budget.
Disasters don't discriminate and can happen to anybody. Even if you don't own a home, renters insurance is just as important. Unfortunately, we are sometimes called into jobs where tenets find out that their contents are not covered because they don't have insurance. A disaster isn't easy and we don't want it to be any harder. Please remember the importance of your homeowners or renters insurance policy.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Disaster Recovery Team
5/8/2017 (Permalink)
No job is too big.
The SERVPRO Commercial Large Loss Division is composed of our best of the best in restoration. Our elite large-loss specialists are prequalified and strategically positioned throughout the United States to handle any size disaster.
Every large loss is supervised by a commercial operations manager to help ensure seamless communication and timely mitigation.
At SERVPRO, the difference is our ability to dispatch trained production professionals and cut costs through the strategic placement and oversight of temporary labor. Get the professionals, call us today.
Clients for the Commercial Large Loss program include the following:
- The Hospitality Industry
- Property Managers
- Universities
- Municipalities
- The Pentagon
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Severe Weather
4/14/2017 (Permalink)
When a storm hits, you know who to call.
Damage caused to your home by a storm can be big or small. No matter the size of your disaster, we have extensive water damage and storm restoration training that allows us to get your home back to normal quickly. You can depend on an immediate response from our highly trained technicians, who are available 24 hours, seven days a week. Storm restoration is the cornerstone of our business so you can bet that we can restore your home to pre-storm condition quickly.
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Disaster Strikes Anywhere
1/20/2017 (Permalink)
When disaster strikes, we're ready!
"Mr.Sam Malloy seemed genuinely concerned for our situation and helped me make the best possible decision with accurate information. He kept me informed every step of the process and corrected the slightest issues promptly." - Linda from Denham Springs, LA
Did you know that there are over 1,700 franchises and growing?It gives us access to more resources for larger cleaning or restoration projects or major storm scenarios. Sometimes we get to travel out of our neck of the woods to be able to help out during the storms. During Hurricane Matthew, we were able to send teams to Louisiana to help out there. Our teams go above and beyond for their jobs and for that, we will always be thankful. And you will be too!
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Hurricane Matthew
10/6/2016 (Permalink)
An update as of 10/6 of the storm.
We'd like to relay some information from our Weather friends.
Hurricane Matthew is set to deliver a devastating blow to eastern Florida starting Thursday night, and then will hammer areas farther north up the coast in Georgia and the Carolinas Friday into the weekend.
Here is the approximate timing of the worst wind and surge impacts, coinciding with the nearest passage of the eyewall of Matthew. (Note that Matthew's eye may never make landfall, but its eyewall, containing the hurricane's strongest winds, may do so.)
- Southeast Florida: Thursday evening through early Friday
- East-central, northeastern Florida: Friday through Friday night
- Georgia coast: Friday evening through Saturday morning
- South Carolina: Saturday through Saturday night
- North Carolina (mainly south): Saturday afternoon through early Sunday
We'd like to remind the folks that follow us in these areas to stay updated but most importantly, STAY SAFE!
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
Storm Damage: Call Us
7/19/2016 (Permalink)
Sometimes disaster happens.. Don't panic. Call us (334)298-8252!
Storm Damage can happen at any time. When you are dealing with storm, flood, and water damage, immediate action is crucial. You should choose the company with storm damage experience and expertise that has the resources and equipment to handle the job. SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee can respond immediately to storm and flooding conditions.
Why choose us?
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
- Faster to Any Size Disaster
- Highly Trained Water Restoration Technicians
- A Trusted Leader in the Water Restoration Industry
- Locally Owned and Operated
Day or night, never hesitate to give us a call. See below for our information!
SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!
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